This week, Joanne and I dive into the latest Bravo drama across three franchises:

✨ Summer House Trailer (02:06)– Out with the old, in with the newbies. Will Kyle and Amanda’s marriage end as the season closes?

✈ RHOSLC Greece Trip (07:27)– The ladies are fighting over who’s more superficial… spoiler: it’s all of them.

🍸 Southern Charm Season 11 (27:02)– Craig vs. Austen is clearly the storyline, and we are here for the bad edit Craig is getting.

The Challenge Finale – Absolute madness. They could have died climbing that mountain — hands down the hardest finish yet. Olivia is a beast, winning while pregnant (and didn’t even know it). Turbo, the assassin, had to be airlifted out. Brutal doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off.

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🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

SLOMW shows how power, culture, and fame collide. In these marriages, LDS traditions clash with modern realities. Friendships bend under jealousy and social media clout, where followers equal leverage. But underneath it all, you see stunted emotional maturity — fast fame pushing impulsive decisions and poor choices. Mormon culture demands perfection and conformity, while fame forces reinvention before these women are ready. It’s the paradox of breaking free from tradition while still being tied to it.

👉 Who really holds the power — in marriages, friendships, and online.

👉 The emotional toll of fame, scandal, and cultural expectations.

👉 The paradox of building brands that thrive on breaking LDS norms while still being rooted in them.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

01:38 The Dynamics of Young Mormon Wives

02:41 The Impact of Social Media on Mormon Culture

05:21 The Swinging Scandal and Its Fallout

08:12 MomTalk: Competition and Alliances

11:11 Toxic Relationships and Emotional Manipulation

13:48 Physical Transformations and Personal Struggles

16:36 The Role of Power Dynamics in Relationships

19:19 The Marciano Affair and Its Implications

22:16 Demi's Struggles and the Quest for Control

26:12 Unraveling Marital Secrets

26:59 Emotional Affairs and Abuse Revelations

28:24 The Complexity of Relationships

30:06 Desperation and Deception

32:10 Navigating Trauma and Intimacy Issues

34:04 Youth and Responsibility in Relationships

35:50 Support and Struggles in Marriage

37:03 Physical Appearance and Social Perception

38:54 Dating Dynamics and Controversies

41:26 Expectations for Future Seasons

Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off.

📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching

📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching

🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

This week we’re drowning in Bravo nonsense — and we are loving every second of it!

👉 Todd and Kandi's divorce...who has more power in that relationship?

👉 Andy states that Jen Shaw will not appear on RHSLC?! Why not?

👉 Sally’s storyline — real or fake? We dig into whether Sally’s narrative is being manufactured for the cameras. Is the truth about her dating a married man being hidden from viewers?

👉Charlie & Whitner’s role What do these two actually bring to the table?

👉The tired trope of older men + younger women Fans are over it. Has. Southern Charm jumped the shark?

👉Bronwyn’s party was a circus of “friendship rules” that no one asked for, and we’re still waiting for the footage of that infamous plane ride back from Canoun.

👉Heather and Whitney were visibly floored by Meredith’s gaslighting — their reactions were priceless

Chapters

00:00 Bravo Gossip and Relationship Dynamics

02:37 Reality TV and Celebrity Culture

05:18 Southern Charm Recap and Cast Dynamics

10:26 Salt Lake City Drama and Personal Struggles

20:22 Bronwyn's Party and Friendship Rules

33:00 Previews and Future Storylines

38:09 P Diddy Documentary Discussion

Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off.

📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching

📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching

🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

This week we’re diving deep into Bravo chaos with a double recap:

👉 RHOSLC Season 6, Episodes 10 & 11 – The ladies confront Meredith about being black‑out drunk, forgetting the situation, and why she needs to apologize. We unpack the motives behind apologies in this group — are they genuine, strategic, or just damage control?

👉 Southern Charm Season 11, Episode 1 – Alcohol once again takes center stage, shaping storylines and stirring drama. We debate who’s the biggest liar among the men, and why women keep chasing them for a storyline.

👉 BravoCon Gossip – From whispers in the hallways to headline‑making shade, we share the juiciest tidbits from BravoCon that you need to know.

Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off.

📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching

📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching

🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

In this episode, we dive into the complex and heartbreaking dynamics explored in Episodes 5-10 of Hulu's Murdaugh: Death in the Family.

👉 Buster's Struggle: We reflect on Buster's painful journey as he tries to reconcile the duality of this father - wondering if someone can be both a loving parent and a monster at the same time.

👉 Narcissists as Victims: We examine how narcissists often twist the narrative, playing the victim to gain sympathy, attention, and control, leaving those around them confused and manipulated.

👉 Maggie's Sister's Strength: We highlight the quiet resilience of Maggie's sister, who did her best to protect her sibling while also stepping in as a source of support for Buster during unimaginable circumstances.

Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off.

📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching

📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching

🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

“Yachts, unicorns, and a plane meltdown Bravo didn’t catch—Episodes 8 & 9 of #RHOSLC are a masterclass in narcissist bullying and social media manipulation. Charmingly Toxic breaks it down.”

The yacht trip wasn’t about luxury—it was about power plays. Lisa and Meredith proved they’re absolute pros at gaslighting, twisting every confrontation and minimizing the situation. Meanwhile, Britani was quietly pushed to “fight back,” but when she did, she crumbled under the vicious bullying that defines this group.

Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off.

📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching

📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching

🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

This conversation delves into the complexities of narcissistic relationships and recaps Murdaugh: Death in the Family Epsiodes 1-4 on Hulu, particularly how individuals in these dynamics often cling to illusions of love and idealized perceptions of their partners. It explores the emotional manipulation involved and the impact of these fantasies on the victims' reality.

👉 "The narcissist creates these fantasies that come true"

👉 "It's not true love that he's showing"

👉 "She always thinks he's going to be better"

Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off.

📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching

📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching

🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.

In this episode we discuss various topics, including my favorite Prosecco, the dynamics of 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,' and the crossover with 'Below Deck.' We delve into the relationships and drama among the cast members, highlighting key moments and personal insights.

👉 "Silt Bar Prosecco is the best."

👉 "Mary expects too much from Angie."

Along the way, we connect the dots between reality TV drama and real-life relational patterns—exploring how power, narcissism, and control show up both on screen and off.

📸 Instagram: @denise_supportcoaching

📘 Facebook: Denise Capurso Counseling and Coaching

🎙️ Charmingly Toxic is for entertainment and education. While I am a licensed therapist, I’m not diagnosing anyone on this podcast. Instead, I’m here to unpack toxic dynamics with humor, clarity, and zero judgment.